Whitman College

Whitman College requires a minimum of 124 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Whitman College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Whitman College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 90% of students who start college at Whitman College complete all the credits required within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Whitman College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Whitman College?

Whitman College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Whitman College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Whitman College

When choosing a major, Whitman College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Whitman College.Whitman College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. Whitman College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitman College

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Does Whitman College Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Whitman College directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Whitman College Have An Online Program?

❌ Whitman College false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Whitman College Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Whitman College true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Whitman College Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Whitman College, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Whitman College.

Does Whitman College Require Internships?

🟨 Whitman College does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Whitman College

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Whitman College Library

The main library on campus is the Penrose Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Whitman College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Whitman College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Washington University in St. Louis, California Institute of Technology, Columbia University and and the University of Washington

•3-2 dual degree program in forestry with Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University

•Oceanography - School of Oceanography of the University of Washington

ROTC

Does Whitman College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Whitman College does not have any ROTC programs.

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